Yes, I agree, it was an excellent suggestion. He went quiet when I made an initial offer to get things moving; never replied after that.
It makes me wonder how people sell stuff when they take any lower offer as a personal affront! He'd already told me that a couple had viewed but not bought it...
Anyway, I should receive my parcel tomorrow. You never know exactly what you'll get, mail order, but it gets good reviews for the money.